When an Explanation of Laboratory Test Results Is Requested by the Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

When an explanation of laboratory test results is requested by the patient, how should lab workers respond?

• A) Give the patient the test results.
• B) Refer the patient to the physician.
• C) Refer the patient to the front desk.
• D) Educate the patient about the normal values of the test.

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Definitions:

Pleura

A double-layered membrane surrounding the lungs and lining the chest cavity, facilitating lung movement and serving as a protective layer.

Serous Membrane

A serous membrane is a thin layer of tissue that lines certain internal cavities of the body, secreting a serous fluid that lubricates and reduces friction between organs.

Serous Fluid

A clear, thin fluid that lubricates the surfaces between two membranes, reducing friction from muscle movement.

Reduce Friction

A method or process of decreasing resistance between two objects or surfaces in contact, often to improve efficiency or prevent wear.